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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,820.80, 883,231.20 and 529,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,820.80, 883,231.20 and 529,723.20 is: 794,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,820.80 : 883,231.20 = 529,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,820.80/883,231.20 = 529,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,820.80x = 883,231.20 × 529,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,820.80x = 467,868,057,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,868,057,603.84/588,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,584.80

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